Part Time Accounting Assistant

The Role
We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Part-Time Accounting Assistant to support our day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, accurate, and moving forward behind the scenes.

You’ll work closely with our team on financial tracking across both our nonprofit programs and our WooCommerce-based e-commerce gift store. The role includes bookkeeping support along with light operational and administrative tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping
• Support accounts receivable and payable (invoices, receipts, coding)
• Reconcile transactions across accounting systems, spreadsheets, and e-commerce orders
• Help track inventory and support order fulfillment/shipping
• Provide general administrative support across projects
• Jump in where needed to help the team stay on track

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage time well
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop strongly preferred (this role uses Desktop rather than QuickBooks Online)
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (such as WooCommerce) or inventory tracking is a plus

Position Details

• Part-time: 12–16 hours per week
• Flexible schedule (2–3 days/week, 4–8 hour shifts)
• In-person role in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Why This Role Matters
The work you do here supports programs that reach communities across the country—helping reduce pollution at the source and protect the future of our oceans.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience using QuickBooks Desktop (not QuickBooks Online)? If yes, briefly describe what tasks you performed (e.g., invoicing, reconciliations, reporting).

Experience:

• quickbooks desktop: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person